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US Trademarks, Patents and Design Patents (USPTO)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registers trademarks and grants utility patents and design patents. Foreign trademark applicants must be represented by a US-licensed attorney, and patent prosecution needs a registered US practitioner. We prepare your filing, coordinate it with our US partners and keep your US rights aligned with your Turkish and other rights.

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At a glance

Who it is for
Turkish companies selling in the US, including e-commerce sellers, and inventors seeking US protection.
What we do
Clearance, US trademark applications, utility and design patent filings through US partners, office action replies and maintenance.
What you send us
The mark or invention, the goods or product, evidence of use or intent to use for trademarks, and the applicant's details.
Timeline
Trademarks: 10-year renewable terms with use declarations; utility patents up to 20 years; design patents 15 years from grant.

How it works

  1. Check

    We search US records and assess the risk before filing.

  2. Preparation

    We prepare the identification of goods, the specimens or the patent documents with you.

  3. Filing

    Our US-licensed partner files at the USPTO, with Turkish priority where available.

  4. Prosecution

    We coordinate office action replies, registration and later use declarations or maintenance fees.

US trademarks are use-based

A US registration requires use of the mark in commerce, shown with specimens, or a filing based on intent to use, a foreign registration or a Madrid designation. The owner must file a declaration of use between the fifth and sixth year after registration and at each 10-year renewal.

Design patents

A US design patent protects the ornamental appearance of a product for 15 years from grant, without renewals. The drawings must meet strict USPTO standards; we check them before filing.

Utility patents

A utility patent lasts up to 20 years from filing, subject to maintenance fees. It can be filed directly, from a PCT application or with priority from a Turkish application within 12 months.

Representation

Applicants domiciled outside the US must be represented by a US-licensed attorney for trademark matters, and patent prosecution is handled by a registered US practitioner. We work with partner firms in the US and coordinate the matter from Istanbul.

Documents checklist

  • The mark, or the invention description and drawings
  • Goods and services, with specimens showing use for trademarks
  • Applicant's details
  • Priority documents, if any

Frequently asked questions

Can I file a US trademark through the Madrid System?

Yes. A Turkish application or registration can be the basis of a Madrid application designating the US, and a US representative is needed if the USPTO raises objections.

What is a US design patent?

A patent for the ornamental design of a product. It lasts 15 years from grant and has no maintenance fees.

Do I need a US address?

No. Foreign applicants are represented by a US-licensed attorney, which we arrange through our partners.

Last reviewed: 17 October 2026

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  • “Mr Burak Unal and his team are amazing professionals. They took care of our case very well. Highly recommended!”

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